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31-August-2019
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The plaque commemorates the introduction of electric services on the Queensland Railways in November 1979.
Location
| Address: | 1a North Street, The Workshops Rail Museum, North Ipswich, 4305 |
|---|---|
| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.597541 Long: 152.760013 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | State |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 17-November-1979 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 17-November-1979 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAThis Plaque Marks The Introduction Of
Electric Services On Queensland Railways
On 17th November 1979 Electric Services Between
Darra & Ferny Grove Were Officially Commissioned By
Hon. J. Bjelke-Petersen M.L.A.
Premier Of Queensland
And
Hon Dr. L. R. Edwards M.L.A.
Deputy Premier & Treasurer
Hon. P. J. Nixon M.P. Federal Minister for Transport
Hon. K. B. Tomkins M.L.A. Queensland Minister for Transport
P. I. A. Welding Chairman Metropolitan Transit Authority
P. J. Goldston Commissioner for Railways
.
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